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Ubaldo bags best infomercial award BY ROSARIO E. UMAYAM

O F F I C I A L S T U D E N T P U B L I C A T I O N O FP A S A Y C I T Y E A S T H I G H S C H O O LM A L I B A Y , P A S A Y C I T Y

PCEHS Radio Broadcaster, Marianne Ubaldo of Grade 10 Section Rizal brought home the best info-mercial award in the National Capital Re-gion Secondary Schools Press Conference last December 5, 2015 at Mandaluyong Elemen-tary School. The Role of the 21st Century Jour-

nalists in Upholding Good Governance, Leadership and Trans-parency was the theme of this year’s competi-tion wherein journalists beat their brains out for a shot of going to Koro-nadal City next year. O u t of the 17 municipali-ties in the NCR, Ubal-do’s group composed of scribes from Pasay City

West High School, Pa-say City Science High School, Pasay City North High School and President Corazon Aquino National High School placed 2nd in the group category. The group also bagged best News Anchor, best script and best in technical application.

PCEHS Radio Broadcaster, Marianne Grace Ubal-do with her Adviser Mr. Michael Angelo R. Aban during a courtesy call meeting with Mr. Peter R. Can-non Jr., Principal of Pasay City East High School. (Cont’d on page 3)

C a n n o n l e a d s B r i g a d a E s k w e l a

BY MICHAEL ANGELO R. ABAN

E a s t - 2 01 5 D i v i s i o n B r i g a d a E s k w e l a B e s t I m p l e m e n t o r

BY MICHAEL ANGELO R. ABAN

“Hindi ito litrato lang; picture, picture at pagkatapos ay wala nang gagawin,” Mr. Peter R. Cannon Jr. told the PCEHS community during the opening of the National Schools Maintenance Week, May 18, 2015. In his welcome remarks, the new Principal of Pasay City East High School emphasized the importance of initiative in accomplishing the tasks at hand. “In your own little way, you can do your part by improving the areas designated to you,” He added. “Tayo Para sa Kalinisan, kaligtasan, at Kahandaan ng Ating mga Paaralan” was the theme of this

year’s Brigada which aims to promote the spirit of bayanihan among teachers, parents, students, and volunteers working together to improve the school’s facilities. This annual event, which spawned from Adopt-A-School Act I 1998, allowed the private sector and as well as other volunteers to aid schools of their choice. During this activity, participants are encouraged to do chores such as repainting of classrooms and other parts of the school, overall cleaning of the buildings, repairing and restoration of chairs, tables, desks etc.

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The Briga-da Eskwela Best I m p l e m e n t i n g Schools committee declared PCEHS as Best Implementor for S.Y 2015-2016 in the exception-al schools category last July 24, 2015. The Divi-sion wide search aims to give recog-nition to public el-ementary and sec-ondary schools with notable accomplish-ments from their active participation in the weeklong brigada activity. This year’s evaluators were composed of Mr. Pedro D. Gloriani,

EPS for MAPEH, In-charge of Special Activities and Dr. Bernardita A. Perez, EPS under SGOD and Division Brigada Eskwela Coordinator.

The winners and the exceptional schools were auto-matically included in the selection and deliberation of com-mittees in the NCR.

2 OPINION The Fawn MAY, 2015 - FEBRUARY, 2016

The FawnOfficial Student Publication of Pasay City East High School

E. Rodriguez St., Malibay, Pasay City

E D I T O R I A L B O A R DrROSARIO E. UMAYAM

Editor-in-Chief

SHER ALLISON LORENAssociate Editor

Writers: Felvin Joy V. Brubio, Lorylaine V. Torres,

Virginette Flores, Marianne Grace S. Ubaldo, Jehu M. Mampusti, Roberto R. Lutching Jr., Roger B. Escarilla, Helen G. Dimafelix

Cartoonist:Mark Julius M. Guardario

Photojournalist:Xylius Dominic R. Ibayan

MICHAEL ANGELO R. ABANAdviser

MARLYN A. MAMADODCo Adviser

TERESITA V. BOLALINEnglish Department Head/Consultant

PETER R. CANNON JR.Principal III

E D I T O R I A LYou Are What

You Choose

ALL C. TOMOManaging Editor

On May 2016, once again, the whole nation will have to choose the next leaders for our country.For many years, a common scenario I have always observed is that citizens who pour out their support for their po-litical bets during campaign period will also eventually turn their backs and become the opposition out of dismay.

Certainly, it is not just the politician’s fault alone but also his constituents who lack the knowl-edge on how to choose the right leader; wheth-er or not he is capable of governing a certain place.

To be a leader, specifically a president, one must possess extraordinary traits. He must be someone who can understand the state of the nation and how its prob-lems can be addressed. Being a leader is not a light encum-brance.It is a big responsibility and duty especially when you are dealing with people.Some will want it this way, the others will want it that way and the rest won’t care at all.

As president, you have to carry on the bur-den of the past administration while trying to please everyone. In order to succeed, you have to possess the ability to convince and encourage others with-out losing your heart and passion to serve the country.

As citizens, we must do away with tradition-al Filipino politics wherein almost everything is be-ing controlled by money and fame.And of course, we should not overlook the country’s problem about polit-ical dynasties that most of the time lead to corruption.

If we really want our country to be competitive and rise from being labeled as third world, everyone, the government and the people, must be involved in what is really happening and hopefully be the solution to every dilemma that may arise.

Moreover, citizens must be fully aware about their surroundings and the hope of change should really start with us students. The very fact that you are reading this ar-ticle is a proof that you want to be a part of that change al-though technically, we do not have the rights to vote yet, simple suggestions and awareness about what to consider before shading the circle of a candidate can definitely help.

We need a leader who is qualified to be one and not just somebody who has money and popularity.Our country needs a good president, not a rich celebrity.Presiding over a certain place, either big or small, is a huge responsibility which is why we Filipinos should be wise enough to pick a leader.

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Election 2016 is very near and political campaigns are now starting. Everyone is familiar with “Vote buying” or in other words to offer or provide financial or material incentives for voters to vote in a certain way or to abstain from doing it. This is a pernicious practice prevalent every election. Or we can say the undying scenarios we all commonly hear, see, and observe in every election period. We do know that every vote is important, but how can voters abstain from this manipulation?

We, the citizens have a freedom to choose the future leaders of our country.We can use our votes to change the wrong leadership of the past, and everytime we are given an authority to choose /vote we have a chance to change for the better, but as vote buying continues, Filipinos will be manipulated and be deceived again and again.

This illegal operation is very rampant in every parts of the Philippines. Vote buying is very common, everybody knows about it, but nobody wants to talk about it because it is usually done clandestinely. Voters are given a P500.00 in exchange for their votes, almost everyone is easily caught on this trap, specially the needy ones whom it can sustain for a day. When you really have financial problems you will definitely bite the bait.

So let us think, the money given would be really helpful in just a day, but when we choose the right leaders we can be sure that as we live everyday the government will always assist us with all heart and honesty. Because when we exchange our vote for money for unworthy leaders we would probably end up regretting not voting wisely. They might take back every 500 cash they have spent on every vote.

Vote buying can still be stopped, voters should be made aware that candidates who buy vote to win will certainly rob our finances. Think wisely and vote wisely, this illegal operation will be stopped if we choose our freedom to vote, the power is always in our hands. Let’s all hope for a better Philippines.

D i c t a L i c e n s eBy Felvin Joy V. Brubio

Vote Buying - A Manipulative Act

Ubaldo Bags Best Infomercial AwardFROM PAGE1

The Radio Broadcasters were under the supervi-sion of Mrs. Bettina

D. Amiscaray, Pas-ay City School Paper Adviser’s President.

C a n n o n L e a d s

B r i g a d a E s k w e l a

FROM PAGE1 This year’s brigada started with the parade of teachers and other participants outside the school.Afterwards, a brief program followed. Hosted by Ms. Leonida H. Serrano from the English Department, the activity commenced with the singing of the National Anthem, the doxology and the Pasay March led by the PCEHS Chorale under the supervision of Mr. Jun Jun Tulin from the MAPEH Department. I t was then followed by the welcome remarks by Mr. Cannon, the statement of purpose by Mr. Rogelio S. Junio, Mathematics Department Head and lastly, the a c k n o w l e d g e m e n t of the sponsors and volunteers by Mrs. Marilou T. Cuenco, A.P. Department Head. Mr. Cannon, in his brief address, also informed the teachers about their duties and responsibilities in

the weeklong activity which lasted from May 18-23, 2015. He also gave them information about the disaster risk management seminar which was the highlight of this year’s Brigada Eskwela.

“Think wisely and vote wisely”

“Tayo para sa kalinisan, kaligtasan, at kahandaan ng ating mga paaralan”

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PCEHS supports K to 12 Despite the left and right protests coming from differ-ent groups who clamor for its abolishment, the PCEHS Community showed their support for the Enhanced Basic Education Curriculum by signing in the “Manifesto ng Suporta sa K to 12” last May 23,2015.

Amid all crit-icisms, the DepEd ex-pressed that the country was prepared for the im-plementation of the new curriculum. “The Depart-ment of Education reit-erates that the National

Government is on track in its preparations for the implementation of the K-12 program which includes Senior High School,” the department added in a statement. The imple-mentation of universal

kindergarten began in school year 2011-2012. School year 2016-2017 will mark the nationwide implementa-tion of the Grade 11, to be followed by the Grade 12 in school year 2017-2018.

PCEHS gears up for safety

To inculcate the attitude of disaster-resiliency to school communities, the Pasay City Disaster Risk Reduction Man-agement Office conducted a half-day seminar last May 22,2015 at the Audio-Visual Room of Pasay City East High School.

P r e s e n t throughout the seminar was Mr. Ramon M. Mon-talban, MPA, CGDH II of PCDRRMO who discussed basic knowl-edge about survival skills to mitigate casu-

alties and injuries during natural catastrophes. Mr. Montalban also gave the teachers an overview of Oplan Met-ro Yakal; a contingency plan in preparation for an earthquake that can se-

verely affect Metro Manila. This plan aims to spread awareness and to strengthen the capac-ity of communities in disaster risk-reduction management that will help save peoples’ lives.

East conducts earthquake drill As per DepEd Regional letter no.145 issued by the Na-tional Capital region Office dated May 26,2015, a school-wide earthquake drill was conducted last June 2, 2015.

Pasay City East High School Community doing a simu-lation of the “big one”.

PCEHS Celebrates Nutrition Month

BY ROBERTO LUTCHING JR. “Timbang Iwasto sa Tamang Nutri-syon at Ehersisyo” (Achieve Proper Weight through Right Nutrition and Exercise), is this year’s theme as Pasay City East High School celebrated the Nutrition Month last July, 2015. The program aims to promote ways on how to prevent obesity through proper nutrition, to showcase creativity in interpreting the theme through various contests, and to encourage Filipi-nos to make decisions on consumption of healthy diet and to be physically active to prevent diseases as a result of being over-weight and obese. The celebration was participated by both personnel and students and was facilitated by the TLE-HE Department Head and teachers. Var-ious activities were held for the whole month and the winners were: Nutri Quiz:1st place: Jerssey Amor Laran – 10- Rizal (Mrs. Dealadia)2nd place: Lovely Joy Urbi-no – 10- Alonzo (Ms. Olmedillo)3rd place: Clarissa Arlos – 10-Rizal (Ms. Olmedillo)Slogan

Making:1st place: Mary Ann Erno – 10-Tave-ra (Mrs. Desolong)2nd place: Trisha Berlen Tapia – 10-Rizal (Mrs. Deladia)3rd place: Felvin Joy Brubio 10Rizal(Mrs.Deladia)Poster Mak-ing:1st place: Carelle Rites 8mangga(Mrs.Bi-nasoy)2nd place: Ralph Kenneth Macaraeg – 9-Sampaguita (Mrs. Dad-ufalza)3rd place: Angelica Nuñez – 10- Rizal (Mrs. Deladia)Essay Writing (English):1st place: Micah Gaile Lacatango – 10- Rizal (Mrs. Deladia)2nd place: Lorylaine Torres – 10- Rizal (Mrs. Dela-dia)3rd place: Alysa Marti-nez – 8- Mangostein (Mrs. Loteriña)Essay Writing (Filipino):1st place: Shiela Mae Cuello – 10- Alonzo (Ms. Olmedillo)2nd place: Stugela Tudeya – 9- Adelfa (Mrs.3rd place: Jhon Franz Marcaida – 10- Rizal (Mrs.

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This afore-mentioned activity was done to educate the stu-dents of PCEHS about the basic personal sur-vival tips in the event of an earthquake.3, 400 students, 158 teachers and school personnel participated in the activ-ity, both in the morning and afternoon sessions. Moreover, Po-lice men and Barangay security units were also present throughout the activity to maintain order and to ensure the safety of the participants. In an inter-view with The Fawn, Mr.

Edgardo N. Templanza, Co – Chairman of PCE-HS-School Disaster Risk Reduction Management Committee (SDRRMC), expressed his appreciation for the said activity because it gave the students the chance to practice proper reaction in the event of an emergency. Some of the strengths observed during the drill were:1.The evacuation process in order.2.The Participants were serious during the conduct of the drill.3.All participants performed the Duck, Cover & Hold Technique.4.Assigned stu-

dents were able to check if all electrical appliances/lights were turned off.5.All the individuals had evac-uated to the assembly area and closed the door of their room assign-ment.6.Old buildings were not utilized as classrooms. Mr. Templanza also recognized several weaknesses in the drill conducted, but believes that these failures are just a rehearsal for success.

“Duck, cover, and hold!”

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Deladia)Cooking Con-test:1st place: Jhon Franz Marcaida – 10- Rizal (Mrs. Deladia)Sher Alli-son Loren2nd place: Ma-ria Christina Bunan – 10- Alonzo (Ms. Olmedillo)Mheg Mavis Delis3rd

PCEHS Celebrates Nutrition MonthFROM PAGE4

place: Carmela May Rosa – 8- Mangga (Mrs. Bina-soy)Carelle Rites. The Nutrition Month Celebration end-ed with a Culminating Program last July 31, 2015 held at the AVR .

PCEHS hosts consultative meeting

BY ROGER B. ESCARILLA

To enlighten school principals, teachers and other stakeholders, Evangeline P. Ladines, CESO VI, Schools Division Su-perintendent , led a consultative meeting about the OHSP at PCEHS last July 15, 2015.

Among the concerns discussed during the meeting were the kind of stu-dents enrolled in the program, the quality of instruction, the ade-quacy of modules , the assessment of learning outcomes, the consul-tative period, and the suspension of class-es. Dr. Ladines emphasized on the in-tegration of values for-mation in lessons, in-tensification of teacher managed learning and supervision and the use of structured mod-ules to be signed by the parents and mon-itored by the teachers. With regards to the quality of in-struction, Dr. Ladines reiterated the use of computer laboratory to facilitate online learning. In addition, she reminded the teachers to use strate-gies such as cooperative learning, brainstorm-ing and discussion. A c c o r d i n g to Dr. Ladines assess-

ment of learning out-comes is the same with regular classes. Only the most significant competencies/ skills to be tested should be chosen and included in the periodic test. Consultative periods should be done face to face or thru e-learning (Quipper) during weekdays or a in specified place and time. Finally, for proper dissemination of information , Dr. Ladines suggested a Facebook account for the OHSP which can be very helpful espe-cially during the sus-pension of classes. The superin-tendent stressed that it is the parents’ discre-tion whether to allow their children to attend classes during inclem-ent weather or in case flooding in their ar-eas occur. Signal no. 2 would automatical-ly mean the suspen-sion of classes. Teach-ers are also no longer required to report.

Clash of Class winners together with their trainers, Ms. Racquel M. Besmano and Mrs. Virgie Mondero.

East tops the class

BY VIRGINETTE FLORES Pasay City East High School made history as it won 1st place in the Regional Ul-timate Battle of Brains or “Clash of Class” at the Manila Ocean Park, July 27-28, 2015. The Grand Champions, Rhicaline Fabro, Mark Joshua Lori-co, Allen Mhel Ocop, and Jessie Petalio received 15 thousand pesos cash prize. Clash of Class aims to entice students to enhance their Science

and Math skills through games and encour-age them to apply into STEM careers in DOST. The winners were under the super-vision of Ms. Racquel M. Besmano and Ms. Virginia J. Mondero.

GPTA elects new officers

BY HELEN G. DIMAFELIX

Attended by elected GPTA classroom officers from Grade 7 to Grade 10, the elec-tion of General Parents – Teachers Associa-tion’s new set of officers commenced last July 10 , 2015 in the school’s Audio Visual Room. In the pres-ence of faculty members and the schools’ beloved principal, Mr. Peter R. Cannon Jr., Mrs. Mari-lou T. Cuenco, Head of the AP Dept discussed the existing guidelines for the GPTA election. Mrs. Lourdes Leal, assisted by Social Studies teachers, facilitat-ed the election proceed-ings. GPTA’s new set of officers: Mrs. Cindy

Sagay, President; Mrs. Lyn-nie Bandillo, Vice-Presi-dent; Mrs. Helen Dimafe-lix, Secretary; Mrs. Candy Torres, Treasurer; and Mr. Pablo Ticman, Auditor. Board of Directors consist of parents : Mrs. Cecille de Jesus, Mrs. Charity Ann Miranda, Mrs. Leovihilda Pinlac, Mrs. Gina Ino-centes, Mr. Junbert Delis andMrs. Ma. Theresa Ser-rano. Teachers elected as BOD’s are Mrs. Rosemarie B. Santos, Mr. Josie Napal,

BY VIRGINETTE FLORES

In partner-ship with the DepEd, Caltex Chevron Phils. Inc. awarded 7 com-puter sets and a lap-top to Pasay City East High School last July, 2015. Their project dubbed as “Caltex fuel your school aims to help 33-highest need public senior high schools in Metro Manila with cho-sen classroom project proposals. PCEHS who be-longed to the top three schools with the most number of fan likes in Facebook (about 80%) received P150,000.00 worth of STEM (Sci-ence, Technology, En-gineering, and Math-ematics) materials.

“Drive Learning with Caltex Fuel Your School!”

Mr. Bello Camacho and Mr. Roger Escarilla. With the objec-tives for the good and the welfare of the students, the school and the com-munity, GPTA officers and BOD’s look forward towards a meaningful and productive years ahead.

CaltexFuelsEast

6 NEWS The Fawn MAY, 2015 - FEBRUARY, 2016East ranks 4th in2015 Regional Brigada EskwelaSearch

BY MICHAEL ANGELO R. ABAN

PCEHS placed 4th in the Re-gional Search for Brigada Eskwela best school implementers last October 30, 2015. After the careful validation of evaluation forms and reports submitted, the evaluators declared the following schools as the winners in the Ex-ceptional School Cate-gory: Rank 1 Navotas, San Rafael High School, Mrs. Joji R. Fernando, Rank 2 Mandaluyong, Mataas na Paaralang Neptali Gonzales, Dr. Ervin A. Salazar, Rank 3 Pasig City, Rizal High

School, Dr. Virginia R. Membrebe, Rank 4 Pasay City, Pasay City East High School, Mr. Peter R. Cannon Jr., and Rank 5 Las Piñas City, Golden Acres National High School. Among the 30 winning schools in various categories, only Pasay City East High School and Marcela Marcelo Elementary School, both from Pa-say made it to the list.

Mr. Peter R. Cannon Jr., Principal of PCEHS and Mr. Rogelio Junio, Mathematics Department Head togeth-er with the Brigada Eskwela Screening Committee.

PCEHS scribes dominate press tilt

BY SHER ALLISON LOREN

PCEHS jour-nalists received recog-nition in the 39th Pasay City Secondary Schools Press Conference held at Pasay City East High School on the Septem-ber 9, 10 and 11, 2015 D i f f e r e n t schools in Pasay partic-ipated in the said event in which the following students ranked top in their respective categories:

P C E H S C e l e b r a t e s E n g l i s h We e k BY LORYLAINE V. TORRES

“The more you read, the more you learn; the more you know, the farther you go,”Mrs. Teresita V. Bolalin, English Department head told the students during the English Week Culminating Ac-tivity held last December 4. 2015 at the Antonio Calixto Building.

To highlight this year’s celebration, Mrs. Bolalin, togeth-er with the English teachers, and English Club Officers, facili-tated various activi-ties to showcase the talents of students. After the con-tests held, the English community declared the following as the winners in their re-spective categories:Reading Proficiency 1st place Rio Noreen Glino, Gr.9 Sampaguita, 2nd place Justine Joseph Es-pino, Gr.8 Bayabas, 3rd place Donna Bodota, Gr.7 Banaba Spelling Bee 1st place Namirah Alam, Gr.10 Del Pi-lar, 2nd place Chris-tine Jane Alfonso, Gr.9 Sampaguita, 3rd place Mark Rivadenera, Gr.8 Atis Essay Writing 1st

place Rosario Umayam, Gr.10 Rizal, 2nd place Rio Noreen Glino, Gr.9 Sampaguita, 3rd place Sher Allison Loren, Gr.10 Rizal Quiz Bee 1st place Christine Jane Alfonso, Gr.9 Sampa-guita, 2nd place James Marvin Abroso, Gr.10 Rizal, 3rd place Jessie Dhiosane Petalio, Gr.7 Narra Grammar Profi-ciency 1st place Psyche Padilla, Gr.10 Burgos, 2nd place Mabel Di-mayacyac, Gr.8 Mang-ga, 3rd place Alyana Ramos, Gr8 Bayabas Book Cube 1st place Joemari Ann Gutierrez, Gr.8 Durian, 2nd place Sean Troy Rios, Gr.7 Narra, 3rd place Len-nard Hailar, Gr.7 Bana-ba Storytelling 1st place Jay Matthew Coronado, 2nd place Khrystine Arcedo, 3rd Place Jhon

Franz Marcaida, Gr.10 Rizal Broadcasting 1st place EYE 24.7, Gr.10 Rizal, DZ ASTERSE-VEN 77.7 FM, Gr.10 Rizal, 3rd place STP News, Gr.10 Rizal Cre-ative Poetry Reading 1st place Christine Jade Clemente, Gr.9 Sampa-guita, 2nd place Reina Veil Camilon, 3rd place Catherine Remolado, Gr.9 Anthurium Ora-tion 1st place Lance Rivera, 2nd place Rio Noreen Glino, Gr.9 Sampaguita Declama-tion 1st place Marchelle Kheil Conte, Gr.9 Sam-paguita, 2nd place Re-gina Carla Visperaz, 3rd place Allison Laine Celeridad, Gr.10 Rizal Speech Choir 1st place Gr.8 Mangga, 2nd place Gr.9 Ilang-Ilang, 3rd place Gr.7 Agojo.

Umayam placed 3rd in 2015 Reading ProficencyContest

BY ROSARIO E. UMAYAM

Rosario E. Umayam of Gr.10 Rizal won 3rd place in the 14th Annual Division Reading Proficiency Contest held last Janu-ary 22, 2015 at Epifanio Delos Santos Elementa-ry School. Students from different grade levels in the elementary and sec-ondary schools in Pasay City joined the contest in hopes of advancing to the Regional Read-ing Proficiency Con-test. Umayam, to-gether with the repre-sentative from Grades 7, 8, and 9 were trained by Mrs. Helen G. Di-mafelix from the En-glish Department.

Rosario E. Umayam together with her trainer, Mrs. Hel-en G. Dimafelix.

All C. Tomo- Best Out-put in Science and Health Sher Allison Loren- Best Output in Copyread-ing and Headlining Rosario E. Umayam- Best Output in News Writing Mark Julius M. Guardario- 2nd Best Output in Editorial Cartooning The contes-tants were trained by Mr. Michael Angelo R. Aban, The Fawn Adviser.

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1 0 Q u e s t i o n s S i m p l e , f a r - o u t - m i n u s t h e b l a h , b l a h , b l a h s !

BY XYLIUS DOMINIC IBAYAN

“Siguro yung the power to know the thoughts of every individual para in a way, maintindihan ko kung saan yung pinanggag-alingan ng tao, at kung bakit s’ya ganon,” Thus spoke Mr. Peter R. Cannon Jr., Principal of Pasay City East High School, when asked about what kind of superpower would he want to have given a chance to be a superhero. Despite the life-alter-ing adversities he has faced, the charming and hardworking Matt Ranillo III lookalike opens up and shares his own thoughts about life in general.

1.What do you think are the perks of being a school head? Siguro yung you’re in a high position, but I don’t see myself that way because reachable naman ako eh. Hindi ko pinapasok yung pagiging principal ko sa utak ko.It’s only a position and you should not get caught up with it because you are here to be of service to the school, the students and the teachers as well.2.What is your most treasured memory about the teaching profession? Every day is a treasured memo-ry because, I consid-er every day as a new day. We learn from the lows that we have and we also learn from the highs that we have.3.If you were given a

chance to be God for a day, what would you do? I would make sure that everybody would not have ailments or will die. And all of us will be free from sin.4.Do you believe in for-ever? Why or why not? Depende sa situatua-tion, kasi in terms of the love aspect, this is true kapag nag-asawa na. Sa buhay kasi, di naman totoo yan eh.Walang forever kasi ‘pag nama-tay tayo, di na the same.5.Love or Money? Love. Yung mon-ey kasi, maiipon mo yun ‘pag nagkatraba-ho ka. Love is some-thing you can’t buy.6.What do you wish to accomplish as princi-pal of Pasay City East High School? Sana, number 1, kung mas-

esave natin ang mga estudyante from drop-ping-out. Number 2 na sana marealize ng mga teachers yung effort ko na gusto ko lahat na maging successful and they won’t give up sa mga estudyante.7.What are you guilty pleasures? Diabetic kasi ako, kaya di ako kumakain ng mga bawal. Pero, once in a while kumakain ako ng

chococalate, tapos umi-inom ako ng softdrinks.8.If you were to be a superhero, what pow-er would you want to have? Siguro yung the power to know the thoughts of every in-dividual para in a way, maintindihan ko kung saan yung pinang-gagalingan ng tao, at kung bakit s’ya ganon.9.I am at my best when...When i did not have my stroke yet. Hindi ako ganito; mas makulit pa ako at mas vibrant pa ako. Nung nagkasakit kasi ako nabago yung mga pri-otities. Pero, I make it a point ngayon na I’m always giving my best in whatever I do.10.I’m at my low-est of lows...When my mother died.

How-ever, there are families who can’t afford ex-penses in school. In re-sponse to this problem, Mr. Rafael De Jesus, a Pasay City East Alumni came out with the idea of helping students in need through the “Ra-fael De Jesus Memorial Scholarship”. The Rafa-el De Jesus Memorial Scholarship (RDJMS) is an association that aims to give financial support to chosen stu-dents who excel in class. G r a d u a t e s from different public el-ementary schools in Pa-say, who choose to study in Pasay City East High School, undergo an ex-amination as one of the requirements to qualify for the said foundation. The found-er of the association, Mr. Rafael De Jesus al-ready passed away, so his brother Mr. Dennis De Jesus, together with Mrs. Marlene Marti-

nez Salgado and Mrs. Vilma Soriano, the president and the trea-surer of Pasay City East Alumni Association, continued his legacy. Scholars re-ceive monthly allow-ance for their mis-cellaneous and other school fees such as module, education-al tour, and the likes. For more than 8 years of their gen-erous existence, they have proven that being poor isn’t a barricade for one to study, instead it is a good foundation to achieve one’s goals.

In the Philippines where poverty is wide-spread, schooling is a must for youths dream-ing of a better future. It can help us become successful; it can liter-ally change our lives.

RDJMS: Foundation for our EducationBy: All C. Tomo, Marianne Grace S. Ubaldo, Sher Allison Loren, Christine Remo

“ B e i n g poor i sn ’ t a barr i cade f o r one to s tudy , i n -s t ead i t i s a good f o u n d a t i o n t o ach ieve one ’ s goa l s . ”

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M a g a z i n e s , newspapers, and ad-vertisement leaflets are some of the few examples of print. Print has been one of man’s most reli-able source of informa-tion. From the hottest news of the day to the coolest fashion state-ments of the year, al-most everything can be seen in a print. H o w e v e r , when advanced tech-nology made its way to conquer the world, print media appeared to be left aside. Or is it? Some peo-ple still prefer read-ing while turning the pages in a magazine instead of sliding fingers on a screen. Among the reasons why many people prefer print has something to do with the feel of the paper, touching it us-ing their fingertips means that the con-tent is real, it exists. Print media is unique in its capa-bility to trigger a num-ber of senses; aside from of course the feeling of paper, the smell of the ink, paper can also be listened to (when a chip is added). According to a study, people tend to believe in some-thing when it appeals to at least three senses. When social media popped up, sud-denly prints seemed to lose their place in so-ciety. This is very evi-dent with teenagers that instead of turning the

pages of the newspaper early in the morning, is swiping his hands over the screen of an iPad. Was this phe-nomenon confined to the children born with a golden spoon, or would the development of our own children be curbed in this fashion? More importantly, was this the evidence that paper media’s time was com-ing to an end? Are we right to worry, or must we learn to accept that change is inevitable and old habits, and media, will die? Do we know this to be true of print? Many peo-ple have predicted the eventual demise of the printed word; some say it’s happening right before our eyes. Are we right to say that the life of print media is com-ing to an end? Or is it just our technol-ogy-based minds that are saying this? In the end, it’s all about adaptation. We should all just em-brace the reality that not anything in this world will remain the same. The print indus-try may be old, but I tell you, it won’t be extinct.You, reading this arti-cle proves that theory.

Print’s not DeadBY ROSARIO E. UMAYAM

The Truth About Processed Meat

BY ALL C. TOMO

Did you know?1.Hitler’s mother con-sidered abortion but the doctor persuaded her to keep the baby.2.Arab women can initiate a divorce if their husbands don’t pour coffee for them.3.Recycling one glass jar saves enough energy to watch TV for 3 hours.4.Facebook, Skype and Twitter are all banned in China.5.A crocodile can’t poke its tongue out.6.When hippos are up-set, their sweat turns red.7.“Facebook Addic-tion Disorder” is a mental disorder iden-tified by Psychologists.

8.During your life-time, you will produce enough saliva to fill two swimming pools.9.An eagle can kill a young deer and fly away with it.10.If Pinocchio says “My nose will grow now” it would be a paradox.11.The mobile game “Send Me to Heaven” involves your phone as high in the air as you can. The creator said he made it with the hope of destroying as many iPhones as pos-sible, but Apple banned it from the App Store.12.Tears have different types of chemical com-positions depending on

the emotions you feel.13.Emotional tears con-tain leucine enkephalin, a natural painkiller. 14.You cannot snore and dream at the same time.15.All ani-mals dream too.16.You forget 90% of dreams within 10 minutes of waking up.17. Right-hand-ed people, on average, live 9 years longer than left-handed people.18. No word in the English language rhymes with month.19. A duck’s quack doesn’t echo and nobody knows why.

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We live in a world where messag-es can be sent and re-ceived in a few seconds, and where you can or-der food in an instant and have it delivered to your house as you will. This is how technology works in a rapid phased world – the faster, the better. But remem-ber, the fire that hard-ens the steel is the same fire that moltens the iron. Thus, technology can also be harmful to people like for instance, processed meats. P r o c e s s e d meats also known as red meat undergo a process wherein chem-icals are added to pre-serve the meat, mak-ing it last more than it should for people to consume and enjoy. P r o c e s s e d meats include sau-

ges, bacons, hams, and of course our all time tender-juicy fa-vorite – the hotdogs. Not to spoil the fun in eating these treats but recent re-searches suggest that they are actual-ly bad for the health. According to the World Health Or-ganization, processed meats can cause col-orectal cancer, a disease fatal to people.Each 50 gram (1.8 ounce) portion of processed meat consumed dai-ly increases the risk of colorectal cancer by 18%. A 50- gram portion would be the equivalent of eat-ing one hotdog or two slices of bacon. According to the study, there was a link between the con-sumption of processed

meat with pancreatic and prostate cancer suggesting similarity in level with tobacco and asbestos as carcinogens. “Nobody is telling people not to eat meat. What we are saying is you should eat it less and buy it from sources that have pro-duced it better,” Thus spoke David Wallinga, Senior Health Officer for Health, from the Environmental Ad-vocacy Group Natu-ral Defense Council. The length of our lives depend on our lifestyles. While it is our right to eat what-ever food we want, we must not also forget that in order to live long healthy lives, we must eat what’s best with the right amount, do ex-ercise and commit to changing for the better.

9 FEATURES The Fawn MAY, 2015 - FEBRUARY, 2016FUN FACTSBY ROSARIO E. UMAYAM FROM PAGE820.There is a city called Rome in ev-ery continent.21.The word “nice” originally meant foolish or stupid.22.Eating excessive amount of blue M&Ms can turn your skin bright blue temporarily.23.Coca-Cola was initially developed by pharmacists to help cure headaches.24.Swans only have one partner for their whole life. if their partner dies

they could pass away from broken heart.25.Babies start dreaming even be-fore they are born.26.Applying vodka to your face helps tight-en your pores and can reduce the risk of acne breakouts.27.If a guide dog judg-es that a command is unsafe, it will re-fuse the command.

Life is like Mathematics-It’s complicated! But just like solving Math problems, life also has short-cuts that can make our lives even better. So here are some life hacks you must know to make living easier:1. Want to remember your dreams? Drink a glass of water before going to bed and half a glass of water when waking up.2. Put your candles in the freez-er before using it. It will help them burn longer.3. When an elderly person can’t hear you, speak DEEPER not Louder. This will make it much easier for them to hear.4. Want to lose weight? Eat more spicy foods! Spicy foods fool your taste buds into being more sat-isfied with smaller amounts of food consumption.5. A person usually makes a lot of hand gestures when telling a true story. When tell-ing a lie, a person’s hands will stay noticeably still.6. When surfing the net, if you hold the SHIFT key and hit the SPACEBAR, you can scroll back up7. When making hard boiled eggs, throw in one teaspoon of baking soda. Baking Soda in the water can help make a fresh egg easier to peel8. If you listen to music frequently, it will reduce the risk of a brain tumor over the course of your life.9. When you accidentally misspelled a word, press Ctrl + Backspace to delete the entire word10. When ordering a coffee, request a medi-um-sized coffee in a large cup, they will unconsciously fill the cup and you’ll get a large coffee at a cheaper prize 11. Change www. to ss. when downloading a video from youtube12. If you are new to a place, when the taxi driver asked if you’re from around here, say yes. The driver usually drives farther to a foreigner 13. Chew a gum when studying for exam, and chew a gum with the same flavor during the exam. It will help you remember what you have studied.

LIFE HACKSBY ALL C. TOMO

Global Warming 101By MARIANNE GRACE UBALDO AND LORYLAINE TORRES We often hear the term “Global Warming”, but what does this term really mean? Well, it literally means the word itself. But to explain further, according to livescience.com, it is the gradual increase in the average temperature of the Earth’s atmosphere and its oceans, a change that is believed to be permanently changing the Earth’s climate. What could be the effects this Global Warming can bring to us? Well, this phenomena may bring adverse effects to us and can worsen in time. Some parts of the Antarctica are melting due to this increase in temperature, widespread extinction of species, and disappearance of coral reefs. But let’s focus more on the effects of this Global Warming in our country.According to PAG-ASA, since there is a climate change, weather can be differ-ent any time. There are some areas that may experience drier season or drought, and reverse effect to some areas wherein there will be flash floods because of stronger rainfalls or typhoon. When there is drought, there’s water stress which can go more likely to worser effects, especially on forest-ry, agriculture and livelihood, health and human settlement. Irrigation services for farmers will be affected. Plants or crops will die if there will be insufficient water resulting also with insufficient food for the people if the agriculture sector will be affected. Spread of diseas-es is going to occur as well due to poor hygiene because of water scarcity. Health condition problems may also oc-cur not on the drier season only, but in the wetter season too. Intense rainfalls may cause floods, that will also in-crease water-borne diseases because of water contaminations. Aside from health issues, these floods may pose great danger to human settlements and infrastructures, in terms of mudslides or landslides, wherein worst cases had been recorded; high mortality rate due to floods or typhoon. The above scenarios are really threatening, if we cannot reverse its effects.What are the many factors that contribute to Global Warming?According to the online site planetsave.com, carbon dioxide emissions are one of the main causes of Global Warming.Emissions from fossil fuel burning power plants for electricity and burning gasoline for transportations. Also de-forestation and use of chemical fertilizers highly contribute to global warming. So what can we do stop global warming? We can’t stop this natural phenomenon, but we can help slow it down.Below are some ways on how we can help and save our planet from Global Warming:1. Reduce, reuse and recycle. Do your part by choosing reusable products instead of disposables.2. Buy Energy-Efficient products. Use LED bulbs, choose good gas mileage cars, and energy saving appliances.3. Drive less and drive smart. Less driving means fewer emissions. Besides saving gasoline, walking and biking are great forms of exercise.4. Use the “OFF” switch. Turn off lights, TV, computer or any ap-pliance when you’re not using it. Even water, when not in use. You’ll re-duce your electric or water bill and will help to conserve a vital resource.5. Plant a tree. If you have the means to plant a tree, start digging. Help mitigate global warming: a single tree will ab-sorb approximately one ton of carbon dioxide during its lifetime.6. Encourage others to conserve. Share information about recycling and conservation with friends, neighbors, or to anyone and take opportu-nities to encourage and support programs for the good of the environment. So now that we have an idea on what Glob-al Warming can cause to mankind, as students, I hope we can do our part to conserve, protect and help our planet - Earth.

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The Tao is the “uni-versal path to becoming a good person”. It is said to be the “basis for what is most worth knowing” to live our lives with essence. The in-clusion of it to be part of any curriculum or be incorpo-rated in the different aca-demic subjects could equip and prepare learn-ers in their general battle in life – to become wor-thy members of his society and eventually emerge better people as the world of today needs. As teach-ers, we don’t value just academic teach-ing and learn-ing but we also give much emphasis on the behavior-al formation of our students as well as their emotional and moral ascendan-cy. We wish in particular that as they go on with life they are always ready to help the needy, give

justice to the oppressed, work for the com-mon good, take responsibili-ties seriously and be involved in the society industriously and coopera-tively as they practice good manners to be-come honest and worthy members of the society. As educa-tors, we must care more about our learners’ characters much more the kind of people they will become to-day and tomor-row. Such will ensure that each of them will be-come produc-tive members of this world and that they will be part of the positive forces in the lives of others. We optimistical-ly hope that as they learn the academics, they will also ac-quire what they need to become good persons in its real sense as the “Tao” lives in them. We as educators must consider that the learners we

value most in school look up to us as their models and some pattern their lives after us. It would be rewarding if we could live a life of meaning and worth for them without being so ideal-istic and mor-alistic. We bend rules at times but we know when to go straight. We come in con-flict with others but we (can) make amends when needed. We adhere to different beliefs but we can live har-moniously with civility. We deal

In the Name of the “Tao”By: Helen G. Dimafelix

with different styles but we always come to terms. The human in us is over-powering but as we live in the principles of “The Tao”, we embrace the essence of un-derstanding, affection and forgiveness. We may not be the “good” person that the uni-verse desires us to be but we embrace togeth-er the prin-ciple and the responsibility to nurture and produce good citizens. We firm-ly stand on the belief that the good or the best ex-

amples in the acquisition of learning are not just from the characters of history and literature, but most are from the characters of blood and flesh in the real world. We, teachers are the closest to our students. In the name of the “Tao”, let us adhere to qual-ity teaching and learning as we guide our learners in the universal path of the good and the worthy regardless of personal be-liefs and sta-tus. Slow-ly but surely… everything will be rewarding in its perfect time.

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Things to PonderBy Felvin Joy Vizcarra BrubioHow wonderful it is to be no-ticed by YouThe maker of all the stars and the Great meHow awesome it is to be loved by a kingHis love that is immeasurable and unendingHow great is He who conquered deathNothing can hinder Him be-cause He loved my heart to deathHow holy You are, the universe bows down before YouYou’re always chasing after me when I tend to wanderHow sincere You’re love is at all timesWhen I am at my darkest, You’re love stays steadfastHow faithful and true You areYesterday, Today and tomorrow Your promisesWill run to generations and generationsHow Perfect and powerful You areYou moved the sea But still You know every detail in meThese words may be simpleBut you oh are the reason LordFor every beat of my heartHow sweet is Your name JesusYou deserve all praises and gloryMy heart will always be yoursBecause You are the King of my heart.

The Diarrhea of a Mad ManBy Michael Angelo R. Aban

I tried to be one with the stars but I failed. The night I was expelled from the heavens above to kiss the earth, I wandered aimlessly and sought refuge in a train station. Fear was a cold blanket. The burning stick of joy I held was slowly dying, so was my hope of seeing the light of day. Puff, puff and away in the deepest recess of my existence, the clouds brought me again to the far-flung place of the past. “Die, if you want to live”, in unison, the cica-das sang to drown the sound of a sobbing hapless man. Our love was once a reality; fiery like deep ember red. But it can nei-ther leap nor dance, so it died. When it did, we too passed. The last few weeks spent braving the forlorn streets of this town were the longest of wintry Decembers I have ever had. At exactly 4 A.M. the first trip from Calamba to Alabang will arrive. And little by little, the faintest of light will become blinding. There will be loud music when the bullet-fast steel comes. A sound sleep, at last.

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PCEHS athletes bag medals in 2015 Division Meet

BY JEHU M. MAMPUSTI The list of athletes who emerged victo-rious during the Division Meet were as follows:

Did you know that…Weather Makes Bas-ketball Popular. Bas-ketball is considered the number one specta-tors’ event in the coun-try simply because it is usually held under a roof (at the Araneta Coliseum for example). Baseball and Football could not gain popu-larity because Filipi-no spectators are not willing to sit under the scorching sun or heavy rains. It must be noted, however, that young Filipinos are begin-ning to switch to new games, such as billiards and computer games, because of the limited number of basketball courts in the country.World’s Largest Cov-ered Coliseum. At the time it was completed in 1959, the Arane-ta Coliseum in Cu-bao, Quezon City was touted as the world’s largest covered enter-tainment center. Oth-erwise known as the Big Dome, it has a floor area of 2,300 square meters and a seating ca-pacity of 33,000 people.Pee Wee Was a Box-ing Judge. Former Pa-say Mayor Wenceslao “Pee Wee” Trinidad was a boxing judge.PBA was the First in Asia. The Philip-pine Basketball Asso-ciation (PBA), which came into existence in 1975, was the first professional basket-ball league in Asia.Bata is Four-Time World 8-Ball Champi-on.Least known among

BY JEHU M. MAMPUSTI

Basketball (Women’s) ChampionCOACH Mr. Wilson B. Pangan

Basketball (Men’s) 4th PlaceCOACH Mr. Julian S. Lozañes Jr.

Chess Alfredo Balquin – ChampionJane A. Tatag – ChampionJohn Carlo D. Moncilla – Bronze MedalistCOACHMrs. Nerissa M. TugadiArnis Alysa Shanen Marie Tan – Silver MedalistDaniela E. Dajac – Gold MedalistRolex M. Somera – Sil-ver Medalist

COACH Mrs. Alicia A. Moreno

Volleyball (Boys) 5th PlaceCOACH Mrs. Jocelyn Marie S. Cruz

Voleyball (Girls) 3rd PlaceCOACH Mr. Edwin E. Torcelero

Taekwondo Marvin Andrew – Gold MedalistKurt Lester Franco – Gold MedalistDaisy Barit – Silver MedalistJamaica Barit – Silver MedalistMarry Joy Cometa – Silver COACH

Mr. Aniceto B. Silvano

Football -4th PlaceCOACHMr. Benedict Dominic S. Cruz

Track and Field Patricia Favores – Bronze Roberto Bertumen – Bronze Carla Jade Sermona – GoldRosalinda Alcantara – SilverManuel Gabliat – BronzeCarlo Ayson – BronzeMarcus Jeric Santos – BronzeRenzo Deocares – BronzeJaymark Mercen – Gold/ SilverJohn Kevin Verastigue –GoldCOACH Mr. Benedict Dominic S. Cruz

Sepak Takraw 4th Place COACH Mr. Aniceto B. Silvano

PCEHS’ Women’s Basketball team who emerged as champions during the 2015 Division Meet.

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his exploits is the fact that Efren “Bata” Reyes is a four-time World 8-Ball champion. Billiard player Efren “Bata” Reyes, was de-clared as the best bil-liard player of all time; for winning the World 8-Ball championship five times; for clinch-ing the 1999 World 9-Ball title; for win-ning over 100 inter-national tournaments; and for still being an active playerBowler Rafael “Paeng” Nepomuceno, was con-sidered as the “Greatest Filipino Athlete of All Time”, “Athlete of the Century”, and “Inter-national Bowling Ath-lete of the Millennium”; for receiving the pres-tigious International Olympic Committee (IOC) President’s Tro-phy; for winning over 100 tournaments, in-cluding four World Cups and two other prestigious interna-tional titles; for win-ning an Asiad gold medal; and for still being an active player.“Hardwork beats talent when talent doesn’t work.”-Tim Notke